- They suspended visits to those detained in the Crisálida. The CNP denounced the arrest of journalist Nelin Escalante. Parishioners celebrated the traditional descent of La Chinita
On Saturday, October 26, the Venezuelan Prisons Observatory (OVP) reported that visits to detainees at the La Crisálida Training Center for Female Prosecuted Women, in Mirada, were suspended.
On the other hand, the National College of Journalists (CNP) denounced the alleged arrest of journalist Nelin Escalante. In Zulia, hundreds of parishioners celebrated the traditional descent of La Chinita.
The attorney general, Tarek William Saab, attacked the president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, for vetoing Venezuela’s entry into the BRICS group.
Internationally, the Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres, expressed on Saturday, October 26, his “deep alarm” at the escalation of violence in the Middle East.
Below are the most notable news from Saturday, October 26:
The relatives of the political prisoners who are detained in the La Crisálida Training Center for Female Prosecuted Women, in Los Teques, Miranda state, reported that the authorities suspended visits for a month, as reported by the Venezuelan Prisons Observatory (OVP). , on Saturday, October 26.
According to the organization, the relatives received the information after the transfer that took place on the night of Thursday, October 24. “They told us that they are punished,” said one of those close to them.
Given this situation, the OVP demanded that the Venezuelan State provide information to the relatives of those deprived of liberty and respect the right to visits.
#26Oct Relatives of political prisoners who are in the La Crisálida Training Center for Female Prosecuted Women, in Los Teques #Mirandareport that visits were suspended for a month.
They received the information after the transfer that took place… pic.twitter.com/Invl0n2f6A
— Venezuelan Prisons Observatory (@oveprisiones) October 26, 2024
On October 26, the National College of Journalists (CNP) denounced the arrest of journalist Nelin Escalante by officials of the General Directorate of Military Counterintelligence (DGCIM). To his X account (formerly Twitter), they indicated that he was approached by agents in the Líder shopping center, in the Sucre municipality of Miranda state. They took him to the organization’s headquarters in Boleíta, and since then his relatives have had no further communication with him.
#ALERTACNP We denounce that since yesterday at 2pm our colleague Nelin Escalante arrived at the headquarters of the DGCIM, from the CC Líder, where he was approached by officials of this organization, he was taken to their headquarters, there has been no communication. We demand to know his whereabouts and liberation.
— cnpven (@cnpven) October 26, 2024
“We demand to know his whereabouts and release,” the union urged. Escalante is an announcer for the radio station Rumbos 670 AM, where he hosts the program Negocios y Marketing, specializing in economics and political analysis. He also has a TikTok account with more than 360 thousand followers in which he usually talks about entrepreneurship and comments on news about the country’s economic reality.
Precisely on October 25, he published a video on that platform in which he talked about the increase in the official exchange rate of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV), which for the first time exceeded the barrier of 40 bolivars per dollar with a devaluation of 3. 4%. There he also spoke about the gap with the parallel dollar, mentioning that it closed the week at 49.58 Bs/$.
3. Parishioners celebrated the traditional descent of La Chinita
Thousands of parishioners gathered on Saturday, October 26, in the small square of the Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, in the city of Maracaibo (Zulia) to celebrate the traditional descent of La Chinita.
The religious ceremony, in which 20 thousand chairs were arranged for the devotees, included a Eucharist officiated by Monsignor Enrique Pérez, bishop of Maturín.
The next activity of the patron saint of Zulia will be a procession that will take place on Sunday, October 27 at 11:00 am, on the Malecón de Maracaibo.
4. William Saab accused Lula of using the accident to “lie” to the BRICS
The attorney general, Tarek William Saab, accused the president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on Saturday, October 26, of using the accident he had a week ago, in which he hit the back of the head after falling at the official residence of the Presidency, to “lie” to the BRICS and thus veto the entry of Venezuela into the group.
“Lula reappeared smiling and unharmed, making it clear that he used said ‘accident’ to lie to Brazil, the BRICS and the entire world, a fact for which he should be investigated,” Saab said on Instagram.
The prosecutor maintained that there is “great unrest” in the Latin American left and the “revolutionary movements of the world” due to the actions of Lula’s government at the BRICS summit, held this week in Russia, by vetoing Venezuela from the bloc.
5. The UN expressed “deep alarm” at the escalation in the Middle East after the Israeli attack
The Secretary General of the UN, António Guterres, expressed on Saturday, October 26, his “deep alarm” at the escalation of violence in the Middle East after Israel carried out a retaliatory attack against Iran in the early hours of the morning for a previous offensive.
Guterres’ spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric, said in a statement that the secretary general is “deeply alarmed by the continued escalation in the Middle East.” He stated that “all acts of escalation are condemnable and must stop.”
In this sense, Guterres “urgently reiterates his call to all parties to cease military actions, including in Gaza and Lebanon, do everything possible to avoid an all-out regional war and return to the path of diplomacy.”
The attack launched by Israel at dawn on Saturday against Iranian military facilities, in response to the launch of more than 180 ballistic missiles by Tehran almost a month ago, caused the death of at least two Iranian soldiers.
On Saturday, October 26, it was announced that Anthony Santander won the 2024 Luis Aparicio Award for his performance with the Baltimore Orioles during the 2024 Major League Baseball season.
With this distinction, Santander, 30 years old, became the best Venezuelan player of the 2024 season of the Big Top.
According to the organizers of the award, the Venezuelan player lived the most productive campaign of his career, after setting personal records in runs scored (91), RBIs (102) and home runs (44).
In The Diary We present you a summary with the most important information of the day, which you should know at the national and international level.
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Santander’s achievements have not only highlighted his skills on the field but also brought attention to the contributions of Venezuelan players in Major League Baseball, reflecting the country’s rich baseball tradition.
recent events in Venezuela underscore ongoing political tensions, with the arrest of journalist Nelin Escalante drawing significant attention, while religious celebrations continue amidst the socio-political backdrop, and international issues such as the Israeli-Iranian conflict draw responses from global leaders including those from the United Nations.
Here’s a summary of the key points from the provided content:
- Disappearance of Escalante: There are calls from a union for the release and location of Escalante, a radio announcer for Rumbos 670 AM. Before his disappearance, he discussed Venezuela’s economic issues, particularly the increase in the official exchange rate.
- Celebration of La Chinita: Thousands gathered in Maracaibo, Venezuela, for the traditional descent of La Chinita. The event featured a Eucharist ceremony led by Monsignor Enrique Pérez, with more celebrations scheduled, including a procession.
- Accusation Against Lula: Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab accused Brazilian President Lula of using an accident as a pretext to prevent Venezuela from joining BRICS, claiming it reflected unrest among leftist movements in Latin America.
- UN Alarm Over Middle East Violence: UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed alarm over the escalation of violence in the Middle East following an Israeli attack on Iranian military targets. He called for all parties to cease military actions and return to diplomatic solutions.
- Anthony Santander’s Achievement: Venezuelan baseball player Anthony Santander was awarded the 2024 Luis Aparicio Award for his exceptional performance, including setting personal records in home runs, runs scored, and RBIs during the Major League Baseball season.
This summary captures the main events and statements from October 26, 2024, regarding political developments, cultural celebrations, international relations, and sports achievements.